TUI’s UK branch offers attractive prices for nonstop roundtrips to Florida. For just £299 (~€350), you can reach Melbourne (on the Atlantic coast, roughly 70 minutes by car from Orlando) from London. While a checked bag is not included in this fare, you can add one of 20 kg weight for £68 (~€80) roundtrip – which adds up to a price that’s still incredibly competitive.
You have two ways of searching for these flights: Either use our search form, which will forward you to Skyscanner. Or directly on tui.co.uk, where the airline presents its own availability calendar. You can find availabilities from the end of March, until June. Flights in September and October start at £350 (~€409)
Thomsonfly, which operates flights for TUI UK, uses a Boeing 787 for this route. It features a 3-3-3 seating pattern in economy with on-demand TV for everybody. The seats don’t have power outlets, so bring a power bank if you want to use your own devices during the nine-hour rides across the pond.
Search & Book
We have not been able to locate fare rules for these flights. The cheapest flights are between the end of March until June. There are slightly more expensive itineraries in September and October.
The most convenient way to find suitable flight dates is TUI’s own availability calendar:
Destination
Orlando is one of the best value-for-money destinations in the US, when it comes to lodging. Hotel prices in the area usually start at roughly €40, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Orlando
Orlando is best known for its theme parks. However, Disneyland and Universal Resort are very expensive – a day pass costs around $100.
If you don’t want to spend all of your time in amusement parks, Orlando is also a good starting point for a small Florida road trip. Both the west and east coast of Florida can be reached by car in less than two hours, and even Miami is quite close.
Flights to Orlando
Besides Miami, Orlando is the most popular destination in Florida. Accordingly, there are many direct flights from Europe to Orlando. Air fares start at around €300, but without checked baggage. If you need a checked bag, you should budget for an additional €80-120.
In order to find a cheap flight, one should avoid the school holidays and instead limit oneself to the off-peak travel period, e.g. between November and December.
The Best Time to Travel
From a weather standpoint, the best time to travel is from March to May. At this time of year the temperatures are quite mild and humidity is low. Hurricane Season is between the beginning of June and the end of November – during this time, hurricanes and tropical storms with strong winds and extremely high precipitation can occur. If you don’t want to stand in line for hours at the different amusement parks, you should avoid school and public holidays.
Hotels
Hotels are quite affordable in Orlando. Depending on the season, double rooms in different motels are available from €50 per night. A 5* hotel, on the other hand, can cost up to six times as much.
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Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
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